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title: "Investigate Statistical Defensible Sampling Capability"
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# Investigate Statistical Defensible Sampling Capability

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2abda7f2-6275-4f70-9679-39d00a7411a4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking proposals for the project titled "Investigate Statistical Defensible Sampling Capability". This tender falls within the research services category and is located in London, England. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, allowing for competitive submissions. The tender period ended on 25 October 2021, with the related contract commencing on 25 November 2021 and scheduled to conclude on 4 April 2022. The total contract value is £44,369.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises, to engage in research and development related to statistical sampling methodologies. Companies with expertise in statistical analysis, research services, or related areas would find this tender especially relevant. Competing for this contract could foster business growth by enabling firms to showcase their capabilities and establish relationships with a government buyer while contributing to advancements in sampling techniques for public sector needs.

## Notice

Statistical Defensible Sampling Capability - Identification of methods to overcome sample plan limitations (R&D) Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177082ad-87a0-409c-9d33-77a4ab21404f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2021 - 4 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,369 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,369 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERA SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2022 at 18:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177082ad-87a0-409c-9d33-77a4ab21404f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177082ad-87a0-409c-9d33-77a4ab21404f
  7th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b17dcd8-0238-4fff-91e2-e212a87a9c8b
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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